Oh my goodness, I just love tools with wooden handles. I collect and use them a lot. Even my kitchen wooden spoons are all hand made by artisans(which I take care of properly.) I have large hands for a women and those tiny little rippers just make me mad! Definitely will buy one or two!! Looks a bit like stained birds eye maple. Please do encourage him to continue. Depending upon how long it takes him to make one, I would suggest $10-$12